Green Alder/Sitka Alder/Speckled Alder/Mountain Alder
Alnus crispa

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Habitat: Subalpine Avalanche Slopes
Height: 1-5 m

Description: Alders are distinguished by their dark, horizontal or speckle-like markings on the bark, coarsely toothed leaves, and several small cone style seed cases attached to a small branch. Look for the green alder on steep subalpine avalanche slopes. The leaves are deeply toothed and shiny green in colour. The bark is speckled, and the cone-like seed cases (catkins) clearly visible.